Woodridge CHAPTER 9 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ORDINANCE § 3-9A-16
OWNER LIABILITY FOR ACTS AND OMISSIONS
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Every act or omission of whatsoever nature constituting a violation of any provision of this chapter by any officer, director, manager, trustee, employer, agent or managing agent of any owner shall be deemed to be the act of such owner and such owner shall be punishable in the same manner as if such act or omission had been done or omitted by owner personally. (Ord. 2012-42, 7-26-2012)
Woodridge CHAPTER 9 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ORDINANCE § 3-9A-16 establishes that when any officer, director, manager, agent, or similar representative of a property owner commits a violation of the chapter, that violation is legally attributed to the owner themselves. The owner faces the same penalties and consequences as if they had personally committed the act or omission. This rule closes a potential gap where owners might otherwise avoid accountability by pointing to the actions of intermediaries.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-9A-16, property owners in Woodridge bear direct legal responsibility for the conduct of everyone they authorize to act on their behalf — including property managers, agents, and corporate officers. Compliant operators generally maintain clear oversight of all representatives, ensure those individuals are trained on the requirements of Chapter 9, and establish internal policies that reduce the risk of violations occurring at any level of management. Because liability flows directly to the owner regardless of who acted, the conduct of every agent is effectively the owner's own conduct under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 3-9A-16 of Woodridge's Residential Rental Ordinance means that if a property manager, agent, or other representative violates Chapter 9, tenants do not need to identify or pursue only that individual — the owner is equally on the hook. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider documenting the conduct, identifying the property owner of record, and exploring complaint options available under the ordinance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Woodridge's local ordinance can help explain what enforcement paths may be available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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